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The pandemic had a direct impact on well-child visits. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) reported that pediatric visits had dropped as much as 60 percent nationwide in the early phases of the pandemic. The interruption in ongoing care is a concern. To adapt to the current environment pediatricians, like other providers, have integrated telehealth … Read more

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced that it added eleven new telehealth services to its reimbursement list effective immediately and through the remainder of the coronavirus public health emergency (PHE). Additionally, CMS is providing support to Medicaid and CHIP agencies to expand access to telehealth. There are now 144 services covered … Read more

Beneficiaries who are enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid are referred to as “dually eligible.” The number of these members is increasing, and as health plans serve more dual-eligible members, they are challenged to find innovative ways to serve this population and address their unique needs. The Needs of Dual Eligible Many dual eligible have … Read more

During COVID-19, we have seen a dramatic rise in the use of telehealth. While rushed into use to reduce the spread of the virus, especially to at-risk individuals, it is likely that telehealth will be here to stay, even post-pandemic. When the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services responded to the pandemic with their guidance … Read more

Chronic diseases are ongoing, generally incurable illnesses or conditions, such as heart disease, asthma, cancer, and diabetes. And in the United States, we have a growing problem with them. Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death and disability in the US. It is estimated by 2025, nearly half of all Americans will struggle with … Read more